Post Falls Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Post Falls

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
-2.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
2.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
79 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-4.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Post Falls March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Post Falls, with average highs near 7.2°C and lows around -2.3°C (mean 2.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 79 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Post Falls March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Post Falls. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Post Falls was 1992 — when the month averaged 6.5°C — while the coldest was 2002 at -0.9°C. Typical March days reach 7.2°C with nights near -2.3°C. The long-term March temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.5°C→2.9°C+0.4°C
Max Temp7.1°C→7.8°C+0.7°C
Min Temp-2.2°C→-2.0°C+0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

-1.0°C–1.0°C9 yr (20%)
1.0°C–3.0°C18 yr (40%)
3.0°C–5.0°C16 yr (36%)
5.0°C–7.0°C2 yr (4%)

Post Falls March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is a relatively wet time of year in Post Falls, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2012 with 171 mm, while the driest was 1992 at 21 mm.

Post Falls March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Post Falls during March averages 82%. The most humid March was 2017 at 89%, and the least humid was 1992 at 73%.

Post Falls March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Post Falls. The sunniest Marchs were 1992 and 2019 at 3.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2017 at 2.4.

Post Falls March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Post Falls during March is 1.1 m/s. The windiest March was 2012 at 1.4 m/s, while the calmest was 1992 at 0.8 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Post Falls

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How March Ranks in Post Falls

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Post Falls March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.5°C2.5°C2.0°C2.7°C2.8°C+0.3°C
Avg High7.1°C7.6°C6.6°C7.4°C7.6°C+0.5°C
Avg Low-2.2°C-2.5°C-2.7°C-2.0°C-2.1°C+0.1°C
Avg Rain83 mm65 mm82 mm99 mm58 mm-25 mm

Extreme March Records in Post Falls

🔥Warmest March20.9°C2025
🧊Coldest March-23.3°C1989
🌧️Wettest March171 mm2012
🏜️Driest March21 mm1992
🌬️Windiest March1.4 m/s2012

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Post Falls have risen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -23.3°C (1989) to a record high of 20.9°C (2025).

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Rainfall in March is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 79 mm, with a wettest year of 171 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Post Falls?

A good time to visit Post Falls

March is a good time to visit Post Falls, with days averaging 7.2°C and nights around -2.3°C (mean 2.5°C, cooler than Post Falls's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but March still suits most travellers.

See Post Falls's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Post Falls Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Post Falls, with average highs near 7.2°C and lows around -2.3°C (mean 2.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 79 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 79 mm of rainfall in Post Falls, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 171 mm (2012), and the driest just 21 mm (1992). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 1.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 7.1°C to 7.8°C and overnight lows from -2.2°C to -2°C over the same span.
March Weather in Post Falls, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.7°C4.0°C-0.6°C20.9°C-4.6°C101 mm85%1.3 m/s3
20248.5°C3.4°C-1.7°C19.3°C-8.4°C56 mm80%1.1 m/s3.4
20235.2°C0.6°C-4.1°C11.4°C-10.4°C51 mm83%1.1 m/s3.1
20228.4°C3.6°C-1.1°C18.8°C-8.0°C66 mm81%1.1 m/s3.3
20218.3°C3.0°C-2.3°C15.2°C-5.1°C30 mm78%1.1 m/s3.6
20206.7°C1.9°C-2.8°C12.6°C-11.9°C45 mm79%1.3 m/s3.2
20196.3°C0.3°C-5.6°C18.2°C-23.1°C24 mm83%1 m/s3.9
20187.0°C2.1°C-2.8°C14.7°C-8.7°C56 mm83%1.2 m/s3.2
20176.9°C2.9°C-1.0°C14.5°C-5.8°C167 mm89%1.2 m/s2.4
20168.8°C4.0°C-0.8°C16.9°C-4.8°C114 mm82%1.3 m/s3.1
201510.7°C5.4°C0.2°C19.5°C-9.0°C89 mm78%1.2 m/s3.4
20146.4°C2.0°C-2.5°C11.1°C-17.6°C134 mm84%1.2 m/s3.1
20137.3°C2.8°C-1.7°C18.0°C-5.9°C60 mm82%1.1 m/s3.2
2012 🌧️5.8°C1.6°C-2.5°C15.0°C-8.4°C171 mm87%1.4 m/s2.6
20115.5°C1.7°C-2.0°C13.1°C-4.9°C121 mm89%1.2 m/s2.7
20109.0°C3.7°C-1.6°C15.6°C-5.0°C56 mm78%1.1 m/s3.5
20093.7°C-0.7°C-5.1°C12.9°C-19.1°C114 mm86%1.2 m/s3.1
20083.4°C-0.6°C-4.5°C7.3°C-8.2°C90 mm87%1.1 m/s3
20078.7°C3.5°C-1.7°C14.4°C-14.3°C75 mm84%1.2 m/s3
20066.1°C1.8°C-2.5°C13.6°C-9.3°C60 mm85%1.1 m/s2.8
20059.4°C4.2°C-1.0°C15.2°C-4.1°C91 mm76%1.3 m/s3.5
200410.0°C4.4°C-1.2°C18.8°C-4.3°C45 mm78%1.2 m/s3.4
20036.9°C2.9°C-1.2°C16.8°C-6.0°C118 mm85%1.2 m/s2.7
2002 ❄️3.4°C-0.9°C-5.2°C11.0°C-14.2°C92 mm87%1.2 m/s2.7
20018.0°C2.7°C-2.7°C17.2°C-7.8°C53 mm80%1.2 m/s3.3
20006.7°C2.3°C-2.1°C14.0°C-4.0°C80 mm83%1.1 m/s3.2
19997.0°C2.1°C-2.8°C17.7°C-8.9°C48 mm83%1.2 m/s3.1
19987.1°C2.6°C-1.9°C15.4°C-9.8°C80 mm84%1 m/s3.2
19975.1°C0.9°C-3.3°C14.6°C-16.8°C125 mm87%1.3 m/s3.1
19966.0°C0.8°C-4.4°C13.5°C-13.8°C61 mm81%1.1 m/s3.2
19957.4°C2.3°C-2.8°C17.0°C-11.7°C92 mm80%1.1 m/s3.4
19949.0°C3.5°C-1.9°C20.2°C-5.6°C43 mm75%1.1 m/s3.6
19936.8°C1.9°C-2.9°C12.9°C-8.0°C65 mm85%1 m/s3.2
1992 🔥12.9°C6.5°C0.0°C19.3°C-4.4°C21 mm73%0.8 m/s3.9
19915.9°C1.4°C-3.0°C17.7°C-6.0°C78 mm82%1.1 m/s3.2
19908.4°C3.0°C-2.5°C17.0°C-8.8°C36 mm78%1 m/s3.8
19894.7°C0.4°C-4.0°C13.1°C-23.3°C130 mm88%1.1 m/s2.9
19886.9°C2.3°C-2.3°C13.9°C-6.0°C87 mm78%1.3 m/s3.3
19877.6°C3.1°C-1.5°C16.2°C-7.8°C91 mm81%1.1 m/s3.3
19869.8°C4.5°C-0.9°C15.2°C-3.6°C63 mm83%1.1 m/s3.3
19853.9°C-0.6°C-5.1°C9.8°C-13.6°C61 mm86%1 m/s3.7
19847.5°C3.3°C-1.0°C14.3°C-4.6°C79 mm86%1 m/s3.1
19838.4°C3.8°C-0.8°C13.2°C-5.2°C101 mm84%1.1 m/s—
19825.8°C1.6°C-2.7°C13.1°C-5.0°C85 mm84%1.2 m/s—
19819.7°C4.3°C-1.2°C15.4°C-3.8°C52 mm77%1.1 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Post Falls March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Post Falls in March?▼

The average high in March is around 7.2°C with lows near -2.3°C (mean 2.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Post Falls in March?▼

March averages 79 mm of rainfall in Post Falls, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 171 mm in 2012.

What was the hottest March on record in Post Falls?▼

The hottest March reached 20.9°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to -23.3°C in 1989.

Has March in Post Falls gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 7.1°C to 7.8°C and overnight lows from -2.2°C to -2°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Post Falls?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Post Falls and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 7.2°C daytime highs and -2.3°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Post Falls?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Post Falls, averaging 2.5°C.

What should I pack for Post Falls in March?▼

For March in Post Falls, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.2°C and lows of -2.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Post Falls humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Post Falls in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 1.1 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 1.4 m/s (2012).

Which March had the most rainfall in Post Falls?▼

The wettest March on record was 2012 with 171 mm. On average, March sees 79 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Post Falls behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.